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Vilicus Farms officially started from scratch in 2009 when Doug and Anna purchased 1,280 acres of Northern Great Plains prairie off the open market with 20 years of savings and lots of hutzpah. The vision for Vilicus began years earlier when Doug, whose family’s grain farm in Ohio had been lost in the farm crisis of the 1980’s, began looking for a viable way to return to farming. Without the existence of a traditional family farm base, options were limited. In 2005, Doug and Anna recognized the emerging opportunities in the organic market and began drafting their vision of a model organic farm that would push the boundaries of conservation and sustainability.

Anna and Doug developed the vision for Vilicus Farms over 30-plus years of involvement in and observation of North American agriculture. The name, Vilicus Farms, was chosen thoughtfully. In Latin, there are two words for the English term “farmer.” The first, agricola, refers to one who labors on the land. Agricolae were essentially farm-laborers who were often slaves in ancient Rome. The other term, vilicus, is literally translated “steward of the land.” A vilicus was the overseer of a Roman estate, who managed the land, facilities, and staff with an emphasis on maintaining the long-term productivity of the land. While vilici were often freed-slaves, they were held in high regard by the landowners and by Roman society.

Virginia Dare is a leading manufacturer of premium vanilla products; highest quality tea, coffee and cocoa concentrates; and a uniquely varied line of natural, organic and organic compliant flavors (liquid and dry) for a broad spectrum of natural and organic food and beverage applications as well as pharmaceuticals and oral care.

At Vital Farms we work everyday to produce pasture-raised, USDA Certified Organic eggs. For us, this begins and ends with providing the healthiest and most natural environment for our birds. You won’t see any cages on our farms, but you will see birds living like birds should – grazing on organic green pasture and enjoying plenty of space and fresh air.
There are many elements we consider vital to our methods: organic green pastures, multiple native grasses, herbs, seeds, and other natural foliage, top quality organic feed, plenty of fresh water, relatively small flock sizes, lots of space to roam and forage, protection for the birds, shelter from inclement weather, and a personal attentiveness to the birds’ welfare!
Knowing that we provide people with a true superfood in a way that is respectful of land, animal, and everyone involved in the process, is very rewarding.

Seed producer.
Vitalis Organic Seeds offers a broad assortment of quality organic seed to field, high tunnel and heated greenhouse producers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Vitalis was founded in 1994, and developed a joint partnership with Enza Zaden in 1998. Vitalis has developed a selection of organic seed varieties that meet the needs of the North American produce market and perform well in organic production systems. Our varietal material is continuously screened by Vitalis’ dealer network and at the Enza Zaden research stations in Florida, California and Culisian, Mexico. Vitalis’ varieties are bred or selected in organic systems, which allows for the development of varieties best suited for the unique needs of organic vegetable and herb farmers.

Started in 1988, the USDA-accredited WSDA Organic Food Program upholds the integrity of the organic label through certification and inspection of organic crop and livestock producers, processors, handlers and retailers. WSDA, the oldest and largest state certification agency in the country, is entirely fee-funded and currently certifies over 1,100 organic clients and registers 750 material inputs for organic production.

Waymouth Farms aims to please mouths and minds with health-conscious snacks. The company manufactures dried fruit, nuts, seeds, trail mixes, and other snacks under the Good Sense, Popzels, Fruitmates, GoodNiks, Omega Munchies, and Snack 'n Veggies brands. It also makes Salad Pizazz toppings and pretzel-shaped fruit snacks sold under the Fruitzels name. The company uses more than 20 different kinds of fruits in order to make its snack offerings. Founded in 1976, Waymouth Farms sells its products mostly through grocery stores and other retailers throughout the US, as well as overseas.

PACT is all about super soft clothes and putting people first. All PACT apparel is sweatshop free, ethically produced, and part of a movement transforming the way apparel is made. Sure they're (comfy, amazing) clothes, but they're more than clothes. They're an impetus for the best kind of change. PACT is led by Brendan Synnott, the founder of iconic natural food brands Bear Naked Granola and EVOL Frozen Foods.

Wedderspoon Manuka honey is born. Set against a backdrop of awe-inspiring mountain ranges and the crystal waters of Lake Wakatipu, cheerful stacks of rainbow-hued hives are home to a living heritage of brilliant bees.

Proud stewards of New Zealand’s 150-year apiary tradition, our master beekeepers champion a sustainable, bee-first ecology & gentle harvest, allowing our precious pollinators to work as Mother Nature intended. The legacy of our mission lives on today in products that celebrate Manuka honey in its most perfect, least processed state: a rare gift, brimming with nourishment.

Our commitment to comprehensive manuka honey integrity is rooted in the foundation on which we started our company - our goal is and has always been to bring the gift of Manuka honey to our friends, families, and neighbors. This spirit of sharing is carried through in our core values as a company--what secrets Mother Nature allows us to receive, we share with you.

We hope our Manuka honey wellness products serve you and your family as simple ways to honor your health, no matter when, where, or with whom you share them!

Over the past 89 years, Weleda has established the highest standards for gathering, processing, and preparing every ingredient used. The results are natural personal care products and medicines known worldwide for their integrity and healthful attributes.

Like the public markets of old, Wellspring Whole Foods Market plays a unique role as a "Third Place" besides the home and the office where people can gather, interact and learn while at the same time discovering the many joys of eating and sharing food.

The mission of the Western Organic Dairy Producers Alliance is to preserve, protect, and ensure the sustainability and integrity of organic dairy farming across the west.

Where Food Comes From Organic has been certifying to the USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project, Gluten-Free and various food safety programs for many years. When clients come to us, we provide guidance and insight by understanding and listening to their needs and then customizing a certification plan to achieve their goals. At the same time, we are able to bundle services by utilizing technology enabled platforms and streamlining each process.

We carry organic as well as conventional products we are certified by QAI and kosher certified by OU. We are AIB inspected with an excellent rating.

Who are we? Well, we seek out the finest natural and organic foods available, maintain the strictest quality standards in the industry, and have an unshakeable commitment to sustainable agriculture. Add to that the excitement and fun we bring to shopping for groceries, and you start to get a sense of what we’re all about. Oh yeah, we’re a mission-driven company too.

Whole Foods Market is a dynamic leader in the quality food business. We are a mission-driven company that aims to set the standards of excellence for food retailers. We are building a business in which high standards permeate all aspects of our company. Quality is a state of mind at Whole Foods Market.

Sources and supplies high quality organic bulk ingredients, and provides private label programs for organic sweeteners. Also provides a full line of branded retail organic and natural sweeteners. The first company to offer Fair Trade Certified sugar in the US.

Wilbur-Ellis is a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal feed and specialty chemicals and ingredients.

Wilcox Farms is a 4th generation family farm committed to providing you the highest quality products. It all started in 1909 when Judson and Elizabeth Wilcox started their adventure here. We provide our customers with fresh organic, cage free and omega-3 eggs from hens that are Humane Certifed, Food Alliance certified, Salmon Safe and certified organic by Oregon Tilth. As in the beginning family's commitment to the environment, animals, and employees still is strong today. Nestled in the foot hills of Mount Rainer we service our NW customers with Fresh and Local products.

Wildflower Farm sustainably produces organically and ethically raised pastured and truly free-range poultry, lamb and culturally relevant vegetables and seeds. We maintain a truly unique focus on humane animal husbandry policies and conservation practices. Wildflower Farm is also host to K-12, university and adult educational classes and workshops that are focused on sustainability, conservation, homesteading and small-scale farming.

The combined buying power of WSSA reduces costs and expands opportunities for our wine and spirits industry members.
The Wine and Spirits Shippers Association (WSSA) negotiates shipping contracts on behalf of importers and distributors in the wine and spirits industry. Our dedication to providing efficient and economical transportation by land, sea, or air, enables our members to tap into a marketplace – efficiently and affordably.

WSSA was founded by the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) and the National Association of Beverage Importers (NABI) in 1976 as a shipping cooperative. Today, WSSA serves as a not for profit shippers association that is managed by a Board of industry executives. WSSA combines the total volume of its member shipments to achieve preferential rates and service from each of its carriers and vendors. These rates improve the opportunities for our members to compete in the global wine and spirits marketplace.

Our footprint:
WSSA has nearly 600 member companies who import on the wholesale level from all over the world. Our unique footprint spans across most major countries and we have partners in freight forwarding strategically placed near the busiest ports to ensure we coordinate each shipment seamlessly from A-Z.

Measurable savings. Immeasurable satisfaction.
WSSA provides complete logistics management and a comprehensive marine insurance program unmatched by any others in the industry.

Our members can quantify the savings with each shipment but the commitment to personal service makes WSSA unique. Accurate rate analysis, effective order control, communication and reliable information are just a few of the valuable cost saving services we provide to improve supply chain efficiency.

Low Freight Rates
Superior Cargo Insurance
Door to Door Logistics Management
Economical Consolidation
Comprehensive Carrier Selection
Competent Industry Spokesman
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